Free & Cheap Things to Do in Storrs, CT

  • The list below includes 142 free or cheap things to do in or near Storrs, Connecticut, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, Specialty Museums, Parks and History Museums.
  • From The Adventure Park at Storrs to Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Storrs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, South Windsor, Manchester and Wethersfield.
  • The list below includes 142 free or cheap things to do in or near Storrs, Connecticut, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, Specialty Museums, Parks and History Museums.
  • From The Adventure Park at Storrs to Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Storrs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, South Windsor, Manchester and Wethersfield.
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22.0 Miles
84% 49 votes
Historic Buildings 800 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 MoreLess Info
Connecticut's Old State House, a registered National Landmark, is much more than a typical museum. Featuring 22,000 square feet of historic rooms, interactive displays, guided or self-guided tours and more; discover democracy and citizenship in action.
22.0 Miles
56% 16 votes
Observation Decks 1 Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183 MoreLess Info
At the time of its completion in 1919, the 24-story Traveler's Tower, was the seventh tallest building in the world. Visitors to the tower are treated to an amazing 360 degree, panoramic view of Hartford and the surrounding areas.
22.0 Miles
85% 54 votes
Movie Theaters 39 Front Street, Hartford, CT 06103 MoreLess Info
A four-theater cinema multiplex, Spotlight Theatres shows a variety of first-run Hollywood movies with digital video and sound. Visitors can also dine at the full-service bistro attached to the theater.
22.1 Miles
67% 6 votes
Cultural Centers 21 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 MoreLess Info
Located within a historic 1876 building, the Charter Oak Cultural Center is a facility that offers a number of educational services for members of the local community. Performing arts shows, literacy-based classes, and after school programs are among these services.
22.1 Miles
90% 31 votes
Art Museum 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 MoreLess Info
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art displays many different works of art and special exhibits throughout the year and also hosts festivals, concerts and other events. Their nearly 50,000 piece art collection spans 5,000 years of history.
22.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 329 Garden Street, Wethersfield, CT 6109 MoreLess Info
A public park that offers an array of amenities, Mikey's Place is named in honor of Michael James Daversa, who died in 1998 at age 2. Visitors can enjoy a large playground and a relaxing space for recreation.
22.3 Miles
93% 1005 votes
History Museums 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566 MoreLess Info
Old Sturbridge Village is a recreation of the rural New England area between 1790 to 1830. Featuring guides in costumes, the village is educational and informative and runs programs tailored to children.
22.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Skating Rinks 641 New London Tpke, Norwich, CT 6360 MoreLess Info
The Norwich Ice Rink, also known as the Rosegarden Ice Arena, is an ice rink that offers public open skating as well as hockey leagues and clinics, ice skating lessons, and pick up hockey games.
22.4 Miles
88% 8 votes
Libraries 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06415 MoreLess Info
The Wethersfield Library is a public library that has books, DVDs, and CDs available to check out. The library also features a newsletter, a children's daycare, educational classes, and special events for children and adults.
22.5 Miles
96% 115 votes
Historic Buildings 210 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT MoreLess Info
A National Historic Landmark, the Connecticut State Capitol, offers visitors an opportunity to experience history and politics up close and personal. Visitors can take self-guided tours including the Hall of Flags, and historical displays of famous residents.
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